“June 11, 2018 was a fairly typical summer day in western Kentucky: hot, muggy, and probably a few rain showers. The one big difference was that Tom Baker’s Doctor Who serial ‘Genesis of the Daleks’ was broadcast in local theaters. So, after enjoying a pleasant meal at a local restaurant, I sat down in the theater’s comfy recliners with a ‘sonic screwdriver’ and enjoyed the 40-foot-tall mass of curls and teeth that is Tom Baker. With glee in my heart, I thought to myself, ‘I’m going to write a book about Tom Baker.’”
As a young boy, Courtland Lewis’ television viewing revolved around cartoons, sitcoms, variety shows, and Jerry Lewis movies. But one evening he sat down on the linoleum floor of his grandparents’ home to watch a show—and a lead actor—that would captivate his imagination. Discovering Doctor Who stands out as a seminal moment in his life, one that stayed with him through early years of rebellion, romance and near-death experiences and helped him become who he is today: husband, father, teacher, mentor, adventurer, and explorer. Having written extensively on Doctor Who, Courtland turns his attention in Who Cares?: My Life With Tom Baker to the show‘s eccentric, electrifying star and the inspiration and influence he’s had on Courtland’s life.
112 Pages
ISBN 9781734084047
$10.00
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
Episode One: Genesis of a Child’s Wonder
Episode Two: Revenge of the Teen Years
Episode Three: The Terror of Adulthood / Full Circle to Childhood
Episode Four: Reflections on the Work of Tom Baker
About the Author:
Courtland Lewis is author of The Real Meaning of Doctor Who, Repentance and the Right to Forgiveness, and co-editor (with Paula Smithka) of Doctor Who and Philosophy: Bigger on the Inside and More Doctor Who and Philosophy: Regeneration Time. He received his PhD from the University of Tennessee and is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pellissippi State Community College.
Appearances:
Courtland D. Lewis will be making the following appearances to promote Who Cares?:
Date TBA – Live Interview on kOZMIC Press Facebook Live
5/29 – WHOlanta: Virtual TARDIS 2021 (Moderating a panel about Tom Baker)
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